Venture capital is alive and thriving in the tech sector, and companies all over, from upstart security players to networking and cloud storage specialists, are closing some pretty hefty sums. Here's a look at the past few weeks of funding rounds and the backers that made them happen.

From earnings to hirings to new rewards programs, August is shaping up to be a busy month for distributors. Here's a look at the latest news from Westcon Group, Avnet, BrightPoint, Jenne, Synnex and D&H Distributing.